Strasbourg vs Lorient Prediction & Tips
Strasbourg and Lorient face at Stade de la Meinau, in a match for the 12 th round of the Ligue 1. In the last 3 years, these two teams have only had 2 head-to-heads: one on 23‑05‑2021, which ended in a draw. by (1‑1), and the most recent on 23‑08‑2020, which ended with Lorient winning by (3‑1). Special attention is needed for the home/away condition, as both teams have significantly different results in their home and away matches.
Strasbourg analysis
The home team is currently in the 10th place, with 14 points won, after 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Saint-Étienne, by (5‑1). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Rennes, by (1‑0). Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses in their stadium. For the championship, Strasbourg won 10 points out of a possible 18, after 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 6 games they played in their stadium. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 11 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 8 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (16’‑30′).
Strasbourg enters this game after a 1-0 setback in the trip to Strasbourg’s field, putting an end to the two straight games without losing in this competition. The home team usually plays in a traditional 3-5-2, favoring quick transitions and attacks across the wings. In this drawing, the two most advanced men will be Kévin Gameiro and Ludovic Ajorque, the latter being the top scorer with 4 goals scored. Coach Julien Stéphan cannot use Lebo Mothiba and Karol Fila, both with physical problems.
Lorient analysis
The away team is currently in the 12th place, with 14 points won, after 3 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Olympique Marseille, by (4‑1). In the last match, they tied at home against Bordeaux, by (1‑1). This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, since in the last 30 matches they register 1 win, 7 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 10 wins and 5 draws in their stadium. In the last 6 away league matches Lorient has a record of 4 draws and 2 losses, having won 4 points out of 18 possible.
For this competition, you don’t win as a visitor for 6 games. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition.
Lorient enters this match after a 1-1 draw against Bordeaux, thus registering the fourth match in a row without winning in this competition: the only goal of the team was signed by Julien Laporte. The visiting club usually plays in a 3-5-2, favoring a more leisurely style of play, where the most advanced players are Terem Moffi and Armand Laurienté: the latter is one of the best scorers with 4 goals scored. Coach Christophe Pélissier will be without the suspended Laurent Abergel, as well as Jérémy Morel and Adrian Grbic, who are both physically challenged.
Strasbourg – Lorient FREE TIPS
Strasbourg – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
